Xbox confirms it plans to bring Call of Duty, Diablo and Overwatch to Game Pass

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"We are expanding choice in two ways: through the creation of Game Pass, which gives players a subscription option; and by bringing more games to mobile platforms, including through our cloud game streaming technology," he said in a statement published on Thursday.

"Subscription services like Game Pass make gaming more affordable and help players from all over the world find their next favorite game. Game Pass empowers developers to bring more games to more players, not fewer.

"We intend to make Activision Blizzard's much-loved library of games – including Overwatch, Diablo and Call of Duty – available in Game Pass and to grow those gaming communities. By delivering even more value to players, we hope to continue growing Game Pass, extending its appeal to mobile phones and any connected device."

Spencer went on to reiterate recent claims that the proposed deal was primarily driven by Microsoft's ambitions in the mobile and PC gaming spaces, areas in which Activision Blizzard has greater expertise and capabilities.

He also reiterated Microsoft's claim that it doesn't have plans to make Call of Duty an Xbox exclusive should it successfully acquire Activision Blizzard.
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Bolivar said:
They're now charging $70 a pop for Call of Duty and it's going to sell more than any other game will all calendar year.

Microsoft have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
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I kinda think it's smart. Maybe they'll even do another $1 promotion for it. A very large number of people are going to think, "Shit I'll pay $10-15 to try out the new COD" and a very large percentage of those people will forget they have an active sub or trial and let it auto-renew for a year. The system is designed specifically for this to happen.

Then most people don't want to call in and bitch about it and they just accept it. Now they're one of the long-term subscriber drones that every company today is so desperate to nab. And you'll be hearing plenty about the growth of gamepass subs during quarters and through years. They don't care that they could have made a little bit more on a single videogame IMO. Their entire future trajectory is about gamepass.
 
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Bolivar said:
They're now charging $70 a pop for Call of Duty and it's going to sell more than any other game will all calendar year.

Microsoft have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
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True, but this COD (MWII) is launching well ahead of the acquisition. So they are not cutting their own knees off yet. Well unless it goes to GP before the acquisition. So honestly it would likely only impact the 2023 COD sales as I would imagine 2024 and on will be scoped for GP release and sales model.

But thats all just my random guesses/thoughts. MS gonna do what MS gonna do. And hey they have the internal data to back up their assumptions.
 
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I kinda think it's smart. Maybe they'll even do another $1 promotion for it. A very large number of people are going to think, "Shit I'll pay $10-15 to try out the new COD" and a very large percentage of those people will forget they have an active sub or trial and let it auto-renew for a year. The system is designed specifically for this to happen.

Then most people don't want to call in and bitch about it and they just accept it. Now they're one of the long-term subscriber drones that every company today is so desperate to nab. And you'll be hearing plenty about the growth of gamepass subs during quarters and through years. They don't care that they could have made a little bit more on a single videogame IMO. Their entire future trajectory is about gamepass.
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CoD is all MTX to hell and back now. People might be more inclined to pick up those sweet laser bullet packs if they get the game with their GP sub.
 
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CoD is all MTX to hell and back now. People might be more inclined to pick up those sweet laser bullet packs if they get the game with their GP sub.
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And then owning any DLC for all the "free games" will make most people keep their sub going too. They'll feel that they're throwing that extra content away that they paid for if they can't access the game anymore.

I'm so excited for the future 😭
 
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Grinchy said:
And then owning any DLC for all the "free games" will make most people keep their sub going too. They'll feel that they're throwing that extra content away that they paid for if they can't access the game anymore.

I'm so excited for the future 😭
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I would be lying if I said I am fine with the current landscape of gaming with MTX and subs to hell. But as a consumer who isn't manipulated by the predatory systems, stuff like GP and MTX have saved me a ton of money not having to buy maps and such for COD and play a lot of stuff I wouldnt have played on GP.

Its when I stop seeing the benefits because they begin to shrink is when I will truly be scared and the hobby might eventually die for me.
 
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I just bought Diablo 2 and 3 complete on sale for £24.99. Great for Gamepass users, however.

I would enjoy blasting all the COD campaigns however.
 
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I love how Microsoft does not make exceptions for any of their 1st party shit. Day 1 on Game Pass, no matter what. It's clear and simple.

Sony's inconsistent approach pisses me off in contrast.
 
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I think Microsoft have missed a trick here. Sell the games full price, but if you subscribe to gamepass, you get all dlc n shit for free. Double the price of gamepass and wham , millions more subs, millions more revenue and an exit strategy for when gamepass pulls a netflix
 
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